Michelle Benishek

Cheerleader
DISC Type : Is

Vice President, WI Field Operations at WEC Energy Group

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Michelle Benishek is the Vice President of WI Field Operations at WEC Energy Group, where she has held progressively senior roles since 2008. She is responsible for the safe and reliable delivery of electric and natural gas service across multiple territories. Colleagues describe her as a "high energy, " "highly motivated" individual with a "laser focus. "

She is deeply involved in her community, serving on the boards of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee, Mount Mary Universitys Buildings and Grounds Committee, and WRTP | BIG STEP. Michelle is passionate about supporting causes she believes in, including access to transformational education for students.

She recently stepped out of her comfort zone to participate as a celebrity dancer in a charity event to raise money for local high school students.

Personality Overview

Story-Driven

Affable

Vocal & Expressive

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Operational Leadership
Her career at WEC Energy Group has progressed through multiple operational leadership roles, culminating in her current VP of Field Operations position.
Community Engagement
Serves on multiple boards, including Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and her alma mater Mount Mary University, showing a deep commitment to local institutions.
Youth Education
Actively fundraises for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School to support students' access to a "transformational education. "

Media Appearances

Michelle Benishek Bio - We Energies. Featured in WEC Energy Group (We Energies)

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Work History

11-2024
Vice President, WI Field Operations at WEC Energy Group
12-2019 - 10-2024
Director - WI System Operations at WEC Energy Group
9-2017 - 10-2024
Director, Facilities Management at WEC Energy Group
6-2014 - 10-2024
Manager, Revenue Protection and Field Services at We Energies
1-2008 - 6-2014
Project Manager at We Energies

Education

2008 - 2011
MBA from Mount Mary University
2003 - 2007
BA from Mount Mary University

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Insights For Selling To Michelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michelle is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michelle

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michelle move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Michelle take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Michelle

Personality Compatibility


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